How to install security bolt

[@AndrewGodiff]

One of the best, easy-to-follow videos I've ever seen (on anything). The procedure of installing a security bolt was explained thoroughly and very informatively with tips on how the locking mechanism works. Now I know how everything fits together, I am confident of tackling a security bolt stubbornly stuck in the (door) open position. I might well need to buy an actual new security bolt, but at least now I know what I need to do to replace the old one. Thank you for posting!

[@k-nemo]

Glad it helped

[@200degrees.]

Use a Stanley knive to scribe round the lock plate first before you chisel the depth of the plate.. you will get a much cleaner finish..

[@k-nemo]

Thanks a lot for advice. Very helpful

[@rjf9925]

@@k-nemo Also screw the face plate in position so your fingers will NOT be more inclined to come into contact with the blade... 😉

[@beforethenever97]

Great little video. Exactly what I needed to see. Just the confidence boost I required 👍🏼 thanks!

[@k-nemo]

So glad!

[@DAZ1925]

Demonstration of function at 3:25 was helpful as I have a very worn locked bolt that isn't opening, Thanks

[@alfiehoque5302]

Good work mate, just what I needed!

[@k-nemo]

I am glad to have helped.

[@johnsheridan8241]

Very helpful. Thank you 🙏👍

[@hsw2437]

Good idea for additional locks.

[@rackopablos]

Just brilliant, thank you

[@Katherynechannel]

thank you. I just fired my handyman and went to fetch one tool to do this myself.

[@k-nemo]

Great!

[@user-ns7vj4tz5h]

I moved to another house and found these locks on our kitchen door. Searched for the star key on toolstation, bought it but didn't work. Not sure weather the lock is jammed or i need a different key. Could anyone please advise..?? Brand name of the lock is chubb.

[@DAZ1925]

The holes drilled for the plate fixing screws on the door looked a little on the large size

[@k-nemo]

1:50 These are not holes for screws, but for embossed screw heads.

[@gerryrickard5631]

good easy to follow

[@k-nemo]

Thanks!

[@leonskum.5682]

Good video. Thanks.

[@dunbustin]

Can you use a normal hex-screw driver in it?

[@k-nemo]

It won't fit.

[@dunbustin]

@@k-nemo Thank you. I do not want to damage the bolt by trying it!

[@gazbert88]

Video very helpful

[@k-nemo]

Glad you think so!

[@zack5160]

how should i fix it if it isn’t opening

[@kathydoyle1857]

Ive bought a few of these rack bolts for my internal doors. Video makes it look fairly straightforward but I have some questions..... Are the keys different for every lock or universal? Doesnt seem much point as a security measure if anyone can buy one anywhere and it'll fit the lock. I noticed you placed the baseplate nearer to the front of the door edge not dead centre, what's the reason for that? The key length maybe? How do I make sure Im drilling the hole straight to house the bolt? Thanks

[@ACAIDC]

The key for this type of lock is universal. In reality the key is nothing more than a removable thumb-turn. It's just a replacement for a more traditional surface mounted bolt. So you'd be locking it from the inside anyway. If you want a lock with a unique key (that you can lock/unlock from both sides of the door) then I would suggest a mortice lock. You don't need to be too precise when drilling the hole so just go by eye.

[@kathydoyle1857]

@@ACAIDC Thanks for replying with all the information, that's really helpful and much appreciated.

[@ariwijaya3120]

Thanks

[@rjf9925]

To be brutally honest ... I really don't like to be negative, thats seriously a rough job! Mind you I've seen qualified carpenters work just as bad, mainly because they couldn't give a monkeys. You certainly don't need to countersink for the back of the plate's", to accommodate the the plates siting flush, a tap with the hammer or even the screws would tighten them into the timber and at the same time restrict movement. Fair play to you for giving it ago....

[@Silentaudits7]

Yeah, and the first chisel hits should be near the finish line NOT on it, no wonder he got break out.

[@orchard.manor.school]

Can you install both sides

[@k-nemo]

Yes. No problem.

[@emerokelly1376]

It would be really helpful if you could list exactly the tools needed. Thanks.

[@ACAIDC]

Tape measure Pencil Utility knife Drill Spade drill bit Chisel Bradawl Screw driver

[@paulbabington]

What brand is this lock?

[@k-nemo]

No brand.

[@djapotomous1531]

What kind of lock is this.

[@Silentaudits7]

Its called a rack bolt

[@kayjay8683]

Now you can lock Harry in the cupboard..

[@animal79thecat]

Rough and nasty chisel work...like mine!

[@k-nemo]

Thanks for watching :)

[@iorgaclaudiu5656]

🙏🏻🏆😁

[@user-ns7vj4tz5h]

I moved to another house and found these locks on our kitchen door. Searched for the star key on toolstation, bought it but didn't work. Not sure weather the lock is jammed or i need a different key. Could anyone please advise..?? Brand name of the lock is chubb.